Senior Technical Analyst

Job Purpose:

Bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, driving the analysis, design, and implementation of our complex FinTech products. A proactive individual who can understand intricate financial processes, translate them into detailed technical requirements, and support development teams through the entire software development lifecycle.

Who You Are:

• 7+ years of progressive experience as a Technical Analyst, System Analyst, or Business Analyst with a strong technical emphasis, specifically in the software development domain.
• 4+ years of direct experience working within the FinTech or Financial Services industry in India (e.g., Banks, NBFCs, Payment Companies, Brokerages, Insurance Tech).
• Proven experience in eliciting, analysing, and documenting complex technical and functional requirements for software applications.
• Familiarity with various software development methodologies, particularly Agile (Scrum/Kanban).
• Experience with SQL for data analysis and querying databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server).
• Basic understanding of at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Python, .NET/C#) to comprehend technical discussions and code structure.
• Hands-on experience with API specifications (REST, SOAP) and understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Requirements Elicitation & Analysis:

• Collaborate extensively with business stakeholders, product managers, and end-users to understand, elicit, and document complex business requirements for new features, enhancements, and products within the FinTech domain.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing systems and processes to identify gaps, opportunities for improvement, and potential technical challenges.
• Translate high-level business requirements into detailed, unambiguous, and testable functional and non-functional specifications, user stories, and use cases.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and brainstorming sessions to gather comprehensive information.

2.

• Work closely with architects and development teams (e.g., Java, .NET, Python, etc., depending on your stack) to technically analyse requirements and define viable, scalable, and robust technical solutions.
• Create detailed technical specification documents, data flow diagrams, system diagrams, and sequence diagrams to illustrate system behaviour and integration points.
• Identify and define APIs, data structures, and integration patterns required for seamless system interoperability.
• Propose technical approaches and solutions that align with architectural guidelines, performance, security (especially critical in FinTech), and scalability requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical insights to ensure alignment between business needs and technical implementation.

3.

• Apply deep knowledge of core FinTech concepts and processes, such as: Payment Gateways, Core Banking Systems, Digital Wallets, Lending Platform, Financial Data Analytics, KYC/AML Compliance, Fraud Detection, Remittances for finance, Capital Markets, etc.
• Understand regulatory requirements and compliance standards pertinent to the Indian financial market (e.g., RBI guidelines, SEBI regulations) and incorporate them into technical specifications.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and competitive landscape within the global and Indian FinTech sector.

4.

• Act as a liaison between business and technical teams throughout the SDLC.
• Support development teams during implementation by clarifying requirements and resolving technical queries.
• Collaborate with QA teams to define test scenarios, develop test cases, and validate that implemented solutions meet specified requirements and quality standards.
• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) and provide technical support during production deployments.
• Analyse production issues, identify root causes, and work with development teams for timely resolution.

What Will Excite Us:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly grasp new technologies and complex systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice-versa.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in creating flowcharts, process maps, and various UML diagrams (Use Case, Sequence, Activity).
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

What Will Excite You:

• A Consultative role with new interaction opportunities on ongoing basis
• Close collaboration with business teams in supporting and enablement role
• Pivotal role in designing solutions strategies between client, tech & business teams
• New Challenges & exposure everyday with client interactions
• Research orientation which continuously upgrades the knowledge & Knowhow
• A continuous learning, mentoring and growing role

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